Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 79th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $78,177 | $126,906 | +47% | #5 of 126 | #11 | $21,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $80,448 | $125,303 | +36% | #32 of 459 | #71 | $20,904 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $82,598 | $108,296 | +8% | #36 of 258 | #191 | $23,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $67,777 | $100,729 | +3% | #49 of 158 | #127 | $21,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $68,338 | $100,695 | +21% | #52 of 452 | #124 | $20,620 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,594 | $99,155 | +12% | #137 of 966 | #523 | $24,952 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | $69,162 | $98,046 | +17% | — | — | $23,375 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $69,320 | $94,598 | -4% | #38 of 59 | #58 | $26,325 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,569 | $94,561 | +3% | #97 of 318 | #287 | $21,847 |
| Industrial Engineering | $78,501 | $94,382 | -4% | #61 of 94 | #89 | $26,855 |
| Engineering Science | $69,336 | $91,309 | -3% | #4 of 9 | #9 | $23,985 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $62,097 | $89,850 | -4% | #78 of 118 | #109 | $23,745 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $63,023 | $89,098 | +7% | #55 of 166 | #105 | $19,582 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $68,141 | $89,087 | +17% | #125 of 796 | #321 | $21,500 |
| Information Science/Studies | $56,360 | $87,757 | +3% | #47 of 148 | #86 | $23,500 |
| Biotechnology | $56,509 | $87,600 | +31% | #2 of 13 | #5 | $21,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,609 | $87,557 | +1% | #89 of 233 | #216 | $25,880 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,259 | $87,399 | +23% | #41 of 253 | #100 | $17,547 |
| Economics | $51,848 | $86,120 | +4% | #132 of 368 | #218 | $22,750 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $80,060 | $84,376 | +11% | #21 of 93 | #59 | $15,334 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,896 | $83,606 | +22% | #96 of 1176 | #284 | $21,250 |
| Genetics | $20,373 | $83,484 | +26% | #2 of 9 | #2 | $26,608 |
| Mathematics | $54,953 | $81,845 | +18% | #78 of 309 | #142 | $20,500 |
| Food Science and Technology | $51,892 | $80,979 | +14% | #4 of 29 | #12 | $26,754 |
| Statistics | $63,477 | $80,721 | -13% | #34 of 50 | #42 | $22,903 |
| Social Sciences | $51,753 | $80,700 | +42% | #2 of 35 | #3 | $24,788 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $46,122 | $79,510 | +21% | #14 of 110 | #32 | $22,862 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $49,441 | $75,850 | +11% | #48 of 187 | #127 | $23,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $51,082 | $74,865 | +2% | #11 of 34 | #18 | $23,750 |
| Marketing | $48,645 | $74,813 | +8% | #126 of 516 | #307 | $19,500 |
| Public Health | $45,408 | $74,633 | +27% | #17 of 215 | #56 | $24,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $35,768 | $74,122 | +40% | #19 of 476 | #44 | $21,500 |
| Chemistry | $44,949 | $73,245 | +12% | #53 of 209 | #136 | $19,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $28,820 | $71,844 | +32% | #26 of 610 | #104 | $24,838 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $47,045 | $70,106 | +16% | #17 of 138 | #60 | $24,068 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $20,721 | $70,021 | +5% | #15 of 35 | #25 | $22,750 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $43,649 | $69,709 | +24% | #48 of 660 | #135 | $21,500 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | $68,786 | +3% | #8 of 17 | #14 | — |
| Biology | $32,024 | $68,306 | +19% | #124 of 841 | #349 | $23,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $39,009 | $68,108 | +11% | #42 of 156 | #70 | $23,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $43,223 | $67,805 | +23% | #24 of 265 | #61 | $23,250 |
| Physics | $35,689 | $67,544 | -12% | #90 of 107 | #101 | $23,971 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | $42,482 | $67,099 | +9% | #5 of 10 | #7 | $26,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $31,335 | $66,519 | +21% | #34 of 225 | #81 | $20,750 |
| Landscape Architecture | $44,459 | $65,863 | -1% | #10 of 19 | #17 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Engineering | $64,486 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $20,764 | $64,441 | +7% | #11 of 53 | #34 | $23,124 |
| Political Science and Government | $39,723 | $63,765 | +1% | #235 of 565 | #416 | $21,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $38,508 | $63,679 | +46% | #4 of 144 | #8 | $23,250 |
| Journalism | $32,523 | $62,670 | +11% | #30 of 187 | #88 | $23,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Rutgers University-New Brunswick Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $449,510
- Avg rent near campus: $2,735/mo — vs ~$982/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 08901 (4.8% cap, New Brunswick)
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🏆 Where Rutgers University-New Brunswick Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Room | $8,836 | |
| Board | $5,879 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $37,717 | $56,479 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $15,885 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,532 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,578 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $24,020 |
| $110,001+ | $33,460 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Related Career Paths
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